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Mellite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Mellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60   
3.06-3.19   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{011} Imperfect   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Mellite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Friedelite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Mellite and Friedelite chemical formula.

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Mellite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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